Safety and Security Archives — Page 5 of 9

December 21, 2021 No Responses

FAAN Assures Air Travellers Of Safety, Security

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. A statement issued by General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu said: &#...

October 27, 2021 No Responses

Anambra: FRSC Implores Personnel On Collaboration With Other Security Agencies

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has directed operatives of the corps deployed to cover the Anambra governorship election to ensure effective collaboration with other security agencies. A statement issued by the Co...

October 12, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Customs To Impound 29 Airplanes

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Tuesday, in Abuja, released its report on verification of privately-owned airplanes in the country and threatened to impound 29 jets over non-payment of statutory import duties. Addressing Journalists, &nb...

October 4, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Begins Operation Show Your Driver’s License

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos State will on Monday start ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s License and Vehicle license phase II’ in the state. In a statement on Sunday, the state’s Sector Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, explained tha...

September 13, 2021 No Responses

Ministry Cautions Truck Drivers Against Overloading

The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has appealed to drivers of heavy-duty vehicles to guard against the overloading of their trucks to avoid overstretching of federal roads. The Federal Controllers of Works in Kogi, Mr Jimoh Kajogbola...

September 4, 2021 No Responses

NPA Partners UK Border Force On Port Security

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is set to partner with the United Kingdom Border Force on port security. The partnership is also designed to facilitate the legitimate movement of persons and goods at all seaports in the country. NPA’s acting...

August 24, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Boss Insists On Minimum Standards For Trucks, Seeks Data Base For Traffic Control

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, reiterated on Monday that 90 percent of articulated trucks plying the roads are overaged vehicles that are not roadworthy. Speaking on Monday during his working visit to Nigerian Shippers Co...

July 19, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Boss Orders Clampdown On Articulated Vehicles Without Speed Limiters

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered a clampdown on commercial and articulated vehicles without speed limiting device across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (A...

June 15, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Decries Repeated Attacks On Personnel

The Ifo Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State has identified repeated attacks on its personnel on duty by ‘Area boys’ otherwise known as hoodlums as a major challenge confronting it. Mr Joseph Akinsanya, the Ifo Unit.....

June 11, 2021 No Responses

Nigerian Army Gets New Spokesperson

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwaxhukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations, insider sources have disclosed. Nwachukwu takes over from Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, who assumed duty...

June 4, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Seeks Dedicated Lanes For Cyclists

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated need for dedicated lanes and routes for cyclists across the country to ensure their safety. The FRSC Sector Commander for Lagos State Command, Olusegun Ogungbemide , made the call on Thursda...

May 30, 2021 No Responses

FRSC Prosecutes 2,362 Traffic Offenders

Between April 2 and May 4, 2021, the Kaduna State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) prosecuted not less than 2,362 traffic offenders Its Sector Commander, Mr Hafiz Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna....

May 30, 2021 No Responses

Catholic Bishop To FG: Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country. In a statement on Saturday, the catholic archbishop said the call became necessary in order...